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Biotechnology Courses

Biotechnology courses can help you learn genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, PCR for DNA amplification, and various software for analyzing biological data, demonstrating how these skills are applied in research and development settings.


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Energy and Utilities, Technology Strategies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Commercialization, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Biología bucal

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Hygiene, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Practices, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Urology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2024-25

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Practices, Immunology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Mining, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Data Processing

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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms, Chemistry

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    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Health Policy, Psychology, Biotechnology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Financing Biotech Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Valuation, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercial Laws, Investments, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Stakeholder Analysis

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Neurology, Oncology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biotechnology courses

  • Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Biología bucal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22 : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2024-25: Universitat de Barcelona
  • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • Financing Biotech Innovation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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